Panneer Butter Masala:-

A Famous North-Indian Side dish that has become a World Popular Gravy,It goes well with naan,chapathis,rotis.my hubby loves to eat this dish very much & He used to walk around the kitchen while am making it & swallows the panneer cubes.Its a rich side dish with a mild taste makes everyone to taste more.

Ingredients:-

Bay Leaves(Biriyani Elai) - 1.

Cloves (lavangam)- 2.

Onion - 1/4 cup(Finely Chopped).

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp.

Panneer - 1 cup( cube cuts).

Green peas - 1 cup(Boiled Separately).

Butter - 1/2 cup.Water - 1/2 cup.

Spices:-

Raw Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp.

Coriander Powder - 1 1/2 tsp.

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp.

Garam Masala - 1 tsp.

Cumin Powder(seeragam) - 1/4 tsp.

Fennel Powder(soambhu) - 1/4 tsp.

Make a Paste Separately:-

Onion - 1(big).

Tomato - 1(big).

Milk - 1/2cup.

Cashew nut - 6 to 8.

Preparation:-

1.In a kadai , Add 5 tsp of butter,Let it heat.

2.Add cloves,bay leaves, chopped onion & Fry it till golden brown.

3.Add the ginger garlic paste & Fry it.

4.Now add the onion paste & Keep stirring till the raw smell goes out.

5.Now add all the spices & Mix well in.

6.Close the lid for 5 minutes /Add Tomato puree now.Let it cook for another 5 minutes.

7.Add the boiled peas now & Stir it / add 1/2 cup of water.Close the lid & Let it cook.

8.Now add the milk&cashew paste & stir it.

9.Keep a pan in medium flame,Add the remaining butter in it / Let it heat.

10.Now deep fry the panneer cubes in the butter / Drain them in a Paper Towel.

11.Sprinkle some turmeric powder (If u want) on the panneer.

12.Now panneer is ready to add in the Gravy.
13.Add the panneer & The remaining butter /Stir well.
14.Garnish with Coriander Leaves if u want.

Note:-

* If you want you can add fresh peas,It will increase the taste.

* If you are diet conscious,Fry the panneer cubes in 3 tsp of Ghee.